Lesley A. Bates Obituary
The passing of Lesley A. Bates of Machesney Park, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 14, 2024 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lesley A. Bates to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Bates and Kathryn Bates (Armoto); his wife Catherine Ann Ainsworth; his son Lesley, Jr.; his granddaughter Kelsey; and his siblings, Bill, Dorothy, Elenor and Kay.
He is survived by: his children, Shawn Bates (Debi), Tanya Peterson, Annetta Drager (Barry) and Tamara Hardin (James); his grandchildren, Jaci, Erik (Kelly), Kyle (Julie), Elyse (Katie), Morgan, Tim (Jami), Brandon and Bailey; his great grandchildren, Maurice and Raymond; his sisters, Lorraine (Bob), Marlene and Marilyn (Bob); and his close friends, Dave and Mary Herbst. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Les's name to the American Diabetes Association.
